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SM58 KZU

2009 Alfa Romeo Spider

Red Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2027
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

48,423 mi
Last recorded48,423 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Alfa Romeo Spider46,068 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM58 KZU
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 48,423 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2025 45,809 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 44,364 miles

Fuel tank strap corroded

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 44,161 miles

engine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view

Fail 1 Sep 2021 44,159 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

engine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view

Pass 21 Aug 2020 43,115 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2020 43,115 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 41,371 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and offside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 36,209 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 35,580 miles

engine covers / under body covers fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Mar 2018 35,579 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

engine covers / under body covers fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Mar 2017 32,003 miles

engine covers / under body covers fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Mar 2017 32,003 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both n/side and o/side front (3.5.1i)

Front front brake application uneven both n/side and o/side (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

engine covers / under body covers fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Feb 2016 29,878 miles

engine covers / under body covers fitted obscuring some under side components

Fail 25 Feb 2016 29,878 miles

Nearside Rear Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear rear brake binding both n/side and o/side (3.7.B.1)

engine covers / under body covers fitted obscuring some under side components

Pass 26 Feb 2015 27,042 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Feb 2014 24,270 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2014 24,270 miles

Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 21,641 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 1 Mar 2013 21,641 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 17,451 miles

How Reliable is the Alfa Romeo Spider?

Based on 124,331 MOT tests across 8,177 vehicles.

71.8%
Pass Rate
1,906
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
8,177
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 5,076
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,433
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 3,048
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,697
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 2,135
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SM58 KZU is a 2009 Alfa Romeo Spider in Red with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2009 Alfa Romeo Spider models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.2% with a typical mileage of 46,068 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Alfa Romeo Spider fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 5,076 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SM58 KZU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Alfa Romeo Spider typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 17 years old, this Alfa Romeo Spider is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was SM58 KZU registered?

SM58 KZU is a 2009 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 27 February 2009.

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